Six Flags Magic Mountain

[Wesker69]

Again... even if they were somehow able to remove the Sky Tower, that particular location is hindered by Tatsu

 

[SailwiththeTide]

So 50 years of 1 train ops it’s like their 25 anniversary.

HOWEVER.... MAY 29th, 1971 ...Magic Mountain turns 50. While I don't expect an 18 month celebration like WDW, they might acknowledge it

 

[Jerroddragon]

It sucks the parks were getting packed and then COVID sure they would want to do more butttt doubt much more than some extra coupons for APs

 

[tacalert]

1) The tower is not a protected landmark. It is a landmark by definition, but not protected.
2) It could still work with a swing ride. The ride would have to be programmed to start swinging after it rises above Tatsu and to stop before it gets to the ride on the way down. I don't know the distance between the track and the tower.
3) The loading platform could be built above the track so it never comes in close to the ride.

 

[SailwiththeTide]

The tower is really close to the lift hill I don’t see it happening.

1) The tower is not a protected landmark. It is a landmark by definition, but not protected.
2) It could still work with a swing ride. The ride would have to be programmed to start swinging after it rises above Tatsu and to stop before it gets to the ride on the way down. I don't know the distance between the track and the tower.
3) The loading platform could be built above the track so it never comes in close to the ride.

 

[tacalert]

Well from that angle it looks like it touching the tower.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

They could piecemeal the deconstruction, taking their time to take down portions of the tower by little, then to scrap.

Doesn't have to be a direct blasting of the building.

 

[SailwiththeTide]

if you look at closer pictures it shows a little bit better. This is taken from ride Pov and you see the first turn gets quite close. I would say less than 10 feet.

Well from that angle it looks like it touching the tower.

 

[Freak]

If SFMM is so uptight about the cost to restore the Sky Tower, why not turn it into a restaurant? I think that would help justify the cost of doing that.

 

[GAcoaster]

It used to be one, but there's just not that much demand.

 

[chris.g]

It was also going to be one again for the 50th in the original long term plans. But the elevator costs were just not worth it for SFMM, nor was the effort to build an entirely new kitchen at the base of the tower. I think this thing is leaving.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

It was also going to be one again for the 50th in the original long term plans. But the elevator costs were just not worth it for SFMM, nor was the effort to build an entirely new kitchen at the base of the tower. I think this thing is leaving.

It's why I have to assume that once the decision is made, it will be publicly stated and given the time before they begin disassembling the tower. I partly wonder if they could skylift portions of the observatory, and take portions out little by little. Atleast until the tower gets below the banked drop of Tatsu.

I do think if they do a wise card, they add a new observation tower in the vein of Sky Tower from SeaWorld, a free standing gondola lift that rotates without any semblance of fear. It'd allow the park to continue having a version of the icon, while at the same time allowing them to safely operate it without the worry of technical costs.

 

[GAcoaster]

Six Flags is never building any kind of new observation tower. They may re-open an existing one, but probably not.

 

[tacalert]

Been researching, but can't find anything. What allegedly are these costs to fix the elevators on the tower?

 

[SailwiththeTide]

if it costs more than getting another train on scream then it won’t happen. Scream = 1 train ops forever.

Been researching, but can't find anything. What allegedly are these costs to fix the elevators on the tower?

 

[Ron101]

From my understanding the elevators work, but they aren’t up to code for guests, just maintenance. What do they need to change on them?

 

[Rideguy70]

Wouldn't they be grandfathered in? Can't expect a structure to live up to codes that didn't exist when it was first built.

Also, I always thought it was more about the reliability of the elevators. Didn't they break down a lot?

 

[tacalert]

 

[Jerroddragon]

I just hope these new home owners remember who was here first...MM has been around for over 50 years and don't want them having issues with new rides or anything from people making homes now.

 

[tacalert]

Im
Pretty sure it will be in the disclosures. Even in Saugus and surrounding areas they still say the speedway is in Soledad.